More than 14m drivers are set to make leisure trips this bank holiday weekend – nearly 2m more than last year, says the RAC. Saturday is expected to be the busiest ‘getaway’ day of the weekend on the roads, with the RAC’s research of 2,316 UK drivers showing as many as 3.1m separate trips are due to be taken. Friday is forecast to be the next busiest with 2.8m trips planned, followed by … [Read more...]
Bank Holiday tips to make the most of it
It’s nearly the bank holiday that UK households dream about as the Met Office predicts drier and brighter conditions across the country. Millions will be hitting the roads to visit friends, family, and holiday destinations, all while soaking up the summer sunshine. Whilst this is a great time to explore the country, drivers need to take extra precautions on their busier roads so give yourself … [Read more...]
Grand Prix legends return to Silverstone
An incredible grid of legendary front-engined Grand Prix cars will be one of the standout highlights at Silverstone Festival 2023 from 25-27 August which this summer is celebrating the world famous circuit’s 75thanniversary in spectacular style with special races, parades and displays. As ever, the three-day event will feature an unrivalled line-up of retro races but this year the bill will be … [Read more...]
Bond classic cars going under the hammer
A display of cars from the 007 blockbuster No Time To Die will be in pole position at Silverstone for The Classic over the end-of-summer bank holiday weekend 26-28 August. To celebrate 60 years of James Bond on the silver screen, EON Productions and Christie’s are teaming up to present a very special two-part charity auction with 60 standout lots. The live auction on 28 September includes … [Read more...]
Bank holiday weekend roadtest: Bentley Continental GTV8
The Bentley Continental GTV8 must be the ultimate getaway car for a bank holiday or any other break for that matter, writes Robin Roberts. GT is a very overused abbreviation but fully justified as a suffix to the Bentley Continental. This 191-inch long two-door coupe oozes ability to cover immense distances without complaint and cocooned in complete luxury; the original Grand Tourer for the … [Read more...]
BARC open Welsh double programme in NWales
The North Western Centre of the British Automobile Racing Club run the first of their two annual race meetings at Anglesey Circuit this Bank Holiday weekend. A packed schedule of Legends, Sports and Saloons and a Citroën C1 endurance race promise an interesting and varied weekend of motorsport. For the second year running this meeting has almost become what could be described as a Legends … [Read more...]